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Data Scientist Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Skopje and Tirana: Average gross pay is 4% higher in Skopje. Cost of living is 2% cheaper in Tirana. Both cities offer nearly identical purchasing power margins.

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Skopje
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Tirana

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€14,000/yr
HIGHER
€13,500/yr
Junior Developer Pay
€7,000
€6,500
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€12,000
€11,500
Senior Developer Pay
€21,000
€21,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€29,000
€29,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€290
€280
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€175
€170
Groceries (Monthly)
€98
€95
Public Transport Pass
€9
€9
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€63
€62
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€431/mo
€422/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
10%
15%
Social Security Deduction
18%
10%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€690/mo
€666/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9
9
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€259/mo
€244/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~39 months
~41 months
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